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HD03 OBG

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

140,869 mi
Last recorded140,869 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 OBG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 140,869 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 137,622 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion rear chassis inner wing and sills

horn weak

Pass 18 Jan 2017 134,847 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 16 Jan 2017 134,847 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Jan 2016 133,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1/2 worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1/2 worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 133,212 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1/2 worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1/2 worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 131,826 miles

exhaust rusty

under side starting to rust

Fail 22 Jan 2015 131,826 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust rusty

under side starting to rust

Pass 2 Jan 2014 130,546 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 130,546 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 122,937 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 107,205 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 97,137 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 97,137 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2009 85,356 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 85,356 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 67,192 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 67,192 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 51,416 miles

N/S/F bumper damaged.

Rear brake shoes low.

Stonechips in windscreen.

Washer jets req adjustment.

Fail 19 Jun 2007 51,416 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f bumper damaged

rear brake shoes low.

stonechip in windscreen

washer jets req adjustment

Pass 1 Jul 2006 38,102 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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HD03 OBG is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HD03 OBG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HD03 OBG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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